Thomas Lickona Want to extend the spirit and practice of giving thanks well beyond our upcoming national holiday? This Thanksgiving, commit to ways to make “an attitude of gratitude” a …

Karla Alwes We have reached the month of November. What is there to write about except the major holiday of the month, known primarily as the holiday that precedes both Black Friday and the …

To the Editor: The Nov. 15 Cortland Standard published an article on the new National Climate Assessment. It details current and future impacts of climate change specific to all parts of the …

To the Editor: I have been reading the Cortland Standard for about 50 to 55 years now, and find it quite concerning the columnists you choose to have in it. I took a sample of your papers from …

To the Editor: Recently the BBC ran an article about China’s diminishing population and concern at the lack of interest with young Chinese women not wanting to marry. The party is so …

To the Editor: Why do we say climate change is an “existential threat”? Answer: Every human population stands to lose if we don’t slow the warming of the planet. The latest …

To the Editor: To the newly elected Cortland County government: Here is a list I have reason to believe would benefit my community for public officials to achieve: • More public engagement …

To the Editor: Three years ago, I had the pleasure meeting John, John and Maryfaith of Cortland ReUse to coordinate a sale at the Cortland Corset Building. It was a pleasure to meet others who …

To the Editor: Years ago, this nation decided to revolt from British control and form a democracy — The United States of America. Fifty states currently make up this great nation of America …

To the Editor: While I appreciate the intent of the cartoon in the Nov. 1 issue of the Cortland Standard, I do not believe it is accurate. Antisemitism is not just now bursting “the …

To the Editor: Our current Democratic leaders in Dryden have performed commendable and effective work in advancing our town’s interests and protecting our future. As one example, quality and …

To the Editor: Received in my mailbox on Saturday was a flier from an unidentified someone or group of individuals, containing inaccurate bullet points why the second judge position should be …

To the Editor: It is the season for fall to be in the air. Also with fall, come decorations with pumpkins and also the Halloween season. I am asking for all of those used pumpkins to be …

To the Editor: Saturday’s mail came with a flier exhorting me to vote to eliminate Cortland Town Judge Mathey’s position. Questions: Why didn’t the flier identify who authored or paid …

To the Editor: Vote NO to Cortlandville Prop 4. Cortlandville proposition 4 was illegally put on the ballot. The Town Board clearly violated the Open Meetings Law and there is a lawsuit …

To the Editor: Dryden Supervisor Jason Leifer has made it a town priority to provide people with a better choice for quality and affordable broadband internet in the town of Dryden. With …

To the Editor: I urge voters in County Legislative District 10 to vote for Reed Cleland in our upcoming elections. I’ve known Reed for a few years. His youthfulness, energy, intellect and …

To the Editor: A recent editorial discussed the issue of housing in Cortland County. In it the folks who have questioned the plans for the former Parker School were accused of “getting the …

To the Editor: Voters of Cortland County: When you go to the polls, please consider the following. Review the candidates and propositions. Instead of voting in incumbents, take the time to …

To the Editor: I write with enthusiastic support for the candidacy of Susan Wilson, who is running for reelection in Cortland County Legislative District 5. As a county resident for more than 25 …

To the Editor: Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has sponsored the “Mitten Drive” by collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep the children of our …

To the Editor: I’ve known Reed Cleland since he was a wee lad. His mom (Val) and I taught together for over twenty years at Homer HS, and Reed was often around when we’d get together. As …

To the Editor: On Oct. 26 the county Legislature voted 10-7 in favor of a 20% pay increase for themselves. The raise will not go into effect until the start of next year, when the new …

To the Editor: The Republican 2023 fall dinner on Oct. 27 at Tinelli’s Hathaway House may have been a fine event for candidates to present their perspectives and enjoy the camaraderie of …

To the Editor: I am writing this in response to Mr. Rodin’s letter which was published in the Oct. 19 edition of this paper. I, like Mr. Rodin, am a Jewish alumnus of SUNY Cortland. Rather …